'Ivy Holt Farm' - 9.37ha | 23.15 acres | Residence, Shedding & Historic Cottages
A stunning parcel of gently undulating land in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, Ivy Holt Farm is a property of rare beauty and historical significance. Held within the same family for over 150 years, this remarkable holding offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a genuine piece of South Australia’s early settlement history.
Set upon approximately 9.37 hectares (23.15 acres) of productive country, the land presents beautifully with open pastures, established trees, and scenic rural outlooks – ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle, small-scale farming, or equine pursuits.
The main home is a comfortable timber-framed residence offering three bedrooms, kitchen and meals area, light-filled living area with high raked ceiling, patio deck pergola for outdoor entertaining, single carport. Surrounded by well-established trees and lawns, the residence yard provides plenty of space for children and pets to play, all within a tranquil rural setting.
Historic Cottages
A rare inclusion are two original cottages linking directly to South Australia’s pioneering era:
– ‘Mueller’s Cottage’ (c1849) – a stone and Sheoak timber settler’s cottage built by Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller, a renowned botanist and early German settler in Australia. This building is Heritage Listed.
– c1870 four-roomed stone symmetrical cottage, offering scope for full restoration.
Please note: both cottages are not currently habitable.
The property offers good shedding including a modern 15m x 6.5m high-bay garage workshop with concrete floor, light and power. Older structures and sheds include brick dairy and timber milking sheds.
Approx. 20,000 gallons of rainwater storage. Unequipped bore.
Undulating country across multiple paddocks – ideal for horses, cattle, or sheep.
Offering space, history, and lifestyle in equal measure, ‘Ivy Holt Farm’ is a truly special holding that blends productive acreage with a captivating heritage story. Properties of this calibre and lineage are seldom offered to market in the tightly held Bugle Ranges area.
A wonderful Adelaide Hills property with a timeless connection to South Australia’s early settlement.
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